August 12 is World Elephant Day, a time for awareness and celebration of these magnificent, endangered creatures. Some of the most significant dangers to elephants include being exploited for entertainment and being hunted for ivory. People who wish to protect elephants are encouraged to Avoid circuses that make elephants “entertain” the crowd, usually with “tricks” … Continue reading World Elephant Day
We have “overflow” parking right around the corner on Manresa Ave! Our kind neighbors at G&T Contracting open their gates on Sunday mornings for us! Just follow our signs. Cars must be moved by 12:15 to allow for the gates to be relocked.
Last note from this Prez! Wow. Just like that and it is over. Two years in the blink of an eye. For now, the focus is on what is coming up for the new Board. Several projects are in the works that will carry over, The Outside Task Force is meeting to move forward on … Continue reading Last note from this Prez!
We have all kinds of commemorative days, weeks, and months in the United States, including National Nothing Day (January 16) and Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day (last Monday in January). But the oldest of all these special designations in our country is Be Kind to Animals Week, which is the first full week in May (May … Continue reading Celebrate Be Kind to Animals Week Starting May 3rd
BBUUC’s Social Action Committee is continuing our collaboration to collect “in kind” donations to bolster the impact of our Pennies from Heaven cash collection drive, which support local charitable organizations. In the first quarter of 2026, BBUUC donated 22 bags and boxes of diapers, 1 brand new coffee maker, and over $300 from the Pennies … Continue reading Supporting Clay County Clothes Closet & Food Pantry
Happy Spring! Have you noticed how busy BBUUC has gotten? So many groups are getting together to socialize, participate in social action, and help with improvements. Our calendar is so full that great care needs to be taken to prevent double or even triple booking. The Annual Meeting is coming up in May 17th. Please … Continue reading Spring Update from the Prez!
Have you ever thought about the fact that you can prevent animal cruelty when you wash your hair and when you clean the kitchen? April 24 is World Day for Laboratory Animal Liberation. Although individual consumers cannot directly affect decisions about laboratory animals made by Congress or the FDA, there is one area over which … Continue reading Preventing Animal Cruelty
In December 2025, BBUUC donated holiday gifts for 19 children in the Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) Early Head Start educational program during the annual “Angel Tree” gift drive. Early Head Start is a social service program that serves infants and toddlers under the age of 3, as well as pregnant woman in some LSF Early … Continue reading Lutheran Services Florida Angel Tree Gift Drive 2025
Some quick links: Pledge Form for FY2027 BBUUC 2026-27 Volunteer Survey BBUUC stewardship page Change is great. BBUUC is constantly changing for the better because of enthusiasm, generosity, and hard work. TA DA!!! STEWARDSHIP!! Here is what “Stewardship” has done for BBUUC over the last year. Our Board members and Committee chairs are engaged to … Continue reading From the Prez: Ah! The Stewardship Drive is here!
On Rare Disease Day (February 28th), I want to share my story—not only to raise awareness, but to celebrate the resilience of those living with rare diseases as we advocate for access, equity in medical research and disability resources, and work to tear down barriers that were never ours to carry. I live with Leber’s Congenital … Continue reading On Rare Disease Day (February 28th), I want to share my story
